East Side Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa
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Popular places to visit
South Coast Plaza
During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at South Coast Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
Orange County Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Orange County Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Costa Mesa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.
Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this romantic area.
Orange Coast College
Explore the campus of Orange Coast College during your visit to Costa Mesa. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
The LAB Antimall
During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can do some window-shopping at The LAB Antimall. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms, convenient, yummy food on premise via their ghost kitchen. Easy walk to Disney.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great space to be part of the park magic without all the crowds. Fit for families of all sizes. Shuttles in and out of Disney are super easy and convenient.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The only unpleasant experience was the pillows.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
This was the best hotel!! The staff was incredibly nice - went out of their way to help when we had issues with the rollaway bed. They ended up bringing us 3 different ones because the first two were uncomfortable. Had an awesome room location and the pool is perfect for little ones!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Clean room and courteous staff at registration.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around East Side Costa Mesa
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.
Downtown Costa Mesa
When in Downtown Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside Costa Mesa
Westside Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, but Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mesa Del Mar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mesa Del Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Orange County Fairgrounds and The LAB Antimall.
Mesa Verde
While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center.
South Coast Metro
While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast.
